Montana Education Excellence

Simply stated, we intend to increase the retention rate by assuring that more of the entering freshmen have the support necessary for them to progress to graduation. UM President George Dennison

Private schools in the Bozeman area are flourishing, despite the economic downturn that has put a squeeze on many parents’ wallets.

“University of Montana researchers are working at the cutting edge of science,” said Daniel Dwyer, UM vice president for research and development. “It is great to see their work presented in such a well-read publication as National Geographic so that the general public can learn about the fantastic work they are doing.”

Docking said he has introduced from 600 to 700 people to the joys of working with wood during his career, teaching first in California and then at FVCC.

"I believe everyone knows that the United States has slipped to the second tier of ranked countries and appears poised to fall into the third tier unless we take action." UM President George Dennison

Since his arrival in 2000, Gamble’s message has been relentlessly optimistic, constantly bragging about the bright students, talented professors and great things they’re doing at Montana State University.

Montana State University competed well for research dollars in the
past year, with research funding increasing $2.2 million to a total of $98.4
million for the fiscal year that ended June. 30.

If implemented, the strategies would impact the colleges of technology within the university system, tribal colleges and Miles, Dawson and Flathead Valley community colleges. Trustees and officials at the three community colleges take issue with:

Think about "success by design, not by chance."

The Student Assistance Foundation will distribute $1.2 million in Acce$ Grant funds to help students pay for schooling at 21 Montana postsecondary institutions during the 2009-10 school year.